Reviews and Problems with Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 / DMC-ZS30

Works perfect; very satisfied

User Review

Adorama

12 January 2015

Excerpt: Very disappointed to find out that when I shoot video, the camera records a loud whirring sound. Unusable footage. Also, if you wear polarized lenses, you cannot see the screen when the camera is held vertically. After much research I bought a special screen protector that corrected this problem, since I need to wear my polarized sunglasses when shooting outdoors.

The camera only has a Japanese menu on the screen

Dennis B, Amazon

25 December 2014

Summary: I bought the camera with the perception that the manual and instructions were in Japanese. This was not a problem because I found a manual on line in English. When I received the camera and turned it on everything was in Japanese.

... to South Africa with me and got the most amazing shots of wildlife without lugging around giant lenses

Connie Wolberg, Amazon

15 December 2014

Summary: Took this to South Africa with me and got the most amazing shots of wildlife without lugging around giant lenses. LOVE this camera. Can't recommend it enough. My brother, who is a professional photographer and a perfectionist, found it for me online and said it's an amazing bargain. If you're looking for something in this price range and this is available, grab it.

The menú camera si only in japanese, i didn't ...

This is my 5th Lumix DMC camera and for good reasons..the camera is compact, with lots of features and a Leica zoom lens system

Richard D. Wolfe "Wolfman", Amazon

9 December 2014

Summary: I bought the Lumix DMC-ZS30 to replace my older ZS20. The camera has many features that are important for prosumer photographers. It has a 30 times zoom range, RAW capability, GPS, a viewfinder for more stable photography and a Leica zoom system. I am retired and a serious photographer but often I prefer to carry a compact camera. The GPS is especially nice when traveling in Europe or areas in which I am not familiar.

User Review

mrapollo, DP Review

29 November 2014

Excerpt: A camera in your pocket on the road or trail preserves that unique scene; the camera too large or heavy to carry contributed nothing. The Panny ZS30 fits in a modest pocket and weighs little so there is little reason not to carry it every day. A 24mm equivalent wide angle captures the verdant landscape or striking sunset, a 480mm tele captures the full moon or the cute bluejay. Tele-macro from a couple of feet captures insect on flower.